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VARIOPOX IMPREGNATING RESIN
DESCRIPTION
Variopox Impregnating Resin is a two component epoxy system based on solvent free epoxy resins
and polyamine adduct hardeners.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Suitable as general purpose epoxy system as adhesive, coating and laminating resin;
• In combination with twaron, glass fibre or carbon fibre suitable as laminating resin;
• Good resistance to various chemicals;
• Good resistance to immersion in (salt) water;
• Suitable as primer for EPS;
• May be recoated with IJmopox ZF primer, IJmopox HB coating, Variopox Rolcoating or Double
Coat.
COLOURS AND GLOSS
Transparent - High gloss
BASIS PROPERTIES (AT
Density
Solid content
Recommended d.f.t.
Dust dry after
Full cure after
Recoating interval
23˚C AND 50% R.H.)
: approx. 1,1 g/cm3 (mixed product)
: approx. 100 % (volume)
: depending on application
: approx. 4 hours
: approx. 2 days, see additional information
: min. 24 hours, see additional information
max. unlimited, provided clean and dry
Shelf life
: separate components, stored cool and dry in original packaging, minimum
6 months
Flash point (DIN53213) : base component >100 ºC
Hardener 112 ºC
SPREADING RATE
Depending on application : approx. 2,0 - 4,0 m2/kg (approx. 1,8 - 3,6 m2/l)
The practical spreading rate depends on a number of variables, such as: shape and size of object to
be painted, the condition and profile of the substrate, the method of application, climatologic
conditions and skill of labour.
SUBSTRATE CONDITION AND TEMPERATURE
Wood
: clean and dry, free from any contamination and loose particles, moisture
content maximum 12%, pre-treated with Variopox Injection resin and
sanded with grit paper P120;
Other surfaces
: clean and dry, in good condition, free from any contamination and loose
particles, sanded with grit paper P120-180;
During application and curing a minimum temperature of 15 ºC is allowed. The temperature of the
substrate should be minimum 3 ºC above dew point.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before use, mix base and hardener components thoroughly.
Mixing ratio
: 67,0 base : 33,0 hardener (by weight)
64,0 base : 36,0 hardener (by volume)
Do not prepare more material than can be applied within the pot life of the
mixture.
VARIOPOX IMPREGNATING RESIN
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Induction time
Pot life
Application with:
Type thinner
% of thinner
Nozzle orifice
Nozzle pressure
Cleaning
:
:
none at 20 ºC
15 minutes at 25 ºC
20 minutes at 20 ºC
30 minutes at 15 ºC
Brush/roller
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
Double Coat
Degreaser
Do not mix Variopox Impregnating Resin with solvents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Recoating and curing Variopox Impregnating Resin:
Minimum, with IJmopox or
Variopox, after sanding with grit
paper P120
Minimum, with Double Coat, after
sanding with grit paper P180
Minimum, with Double Coat Dubbel
UV or Double Coat Karaat, after
sanding with grit paper P180
Maximum, with IJmopox, Variopox
or Double Coat, after sanding with
grit paper P120-P180
Fully cured after
•
15 oC
20 oC
15 oC
36 hours
24 hours
24 hours
3 days
2 days
2 days
14 days
14 days
14 days
unlimited
unlimited
unlimited
4 days
2 days
2 days
Mechanical properties:
Property
Value
Unit
Method
flexural strength
60
MPa DIN 53452
deflection
2
mm DIN 53452
drukvastheid
120
MPa DIN 53454
E-modulus
3,500
MPa DIN 53457
o
Tg temperature
42
C DIN 53458
elongation at break
2
% DIN 53455
compressive strength
70
KJ/m2 DIN 53453
tensile strength
30
MPa DIN 53455
Samples according DIN 53451, dimensions 120 x 15 x 10 mm, measured after 7 days
curing at 23 oC
•
Pot life
Do not continue application when the pot life is about to end. As the reaction between base and
hardener has progressed, a poor adhesion will be the result.
•
Application of Variopox Impregnating Resin at lower temperatures:
Curing at temperatures lower than 15 ºC will result in a sticky layer on top of the cured resin. This
will negatively affect adhesion of following coatings.
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VARIOPOX IMPREGNATING RESIN
SAFETY INFORMATION
See the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet for detailed instructions on safety, disposal and
health.
Date: September ’14
322-99999
Disclaimer
Although the information and recommendations are presented in good faith and believed to be correct at date of
issue, De IJssel Coatings B.V. makes no representations as of the completeness or accuracy thereof. In no event
De IJssel Coatings B.V. will be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of this
information.